New high school site on agricultural land
Summary
The high school district wants to buy 33.58 acres of farmland near West Side Road for a second high school, swapping away its Wright Road parcel. The county's planning commission says it conflicts with farmland protections, but the district can override county zoning if it follows state procedures.
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
A new campus would require major road, water and sewer upgrades; the district says sewer and water capacity exists but pipes may need upsizing.
West-side Hollister families would get a walkable neighborhood high school closer to where most students live.
Farmers and ag advocates see prime farmland permanently converted, with possible conflicts with neighboring farm operations.
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